Kia India appoints Atul Sood as Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing
on Friday said it has appointed
Atul Sood
as Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing, with immediate effect.
He will report to Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India and will lead the brand's nationwide
sales strategy
and operations, the automaker said in a statement.
Sood brings close to three decades of experience in the
automotive industry
, having most recently served at
Toyota Mobility Solutions and Services India
(TMSS) as President and Director.
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"His deep industry expertise and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our
market position
and enhance customer satisfaction. We look forward to his leadership and contribution in driving the next phase of our growth journey," Kia India MD and CEO
Gwanggu Lee
said.
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